Another BEST time in my life happened yesterday afternoon.

I was awarded another scholarship and this one I really earned it.

I attend and wrote an essay for the Annual Gift and Scholarship Reception for college.

I was award one of the five $500 general scholarship for my essay.  I am so proud of myself.   I needed to write this essay as a closure for my college life, but to be awarded for it makes me so proud.

And with good, some time bad comes; I stood up to go to the podium to receive my award and my strap to my dress broke.  Yep, I was so embarrassed and shocked, but so happy that I was recognized.  This older lady came to my rescue at the end of pictures, but some how I have to make an impression. LOL....

I want to share my essay, tell me what you all think.

How Scholarships Have Helped Me in My Mission to Improve My Life

 

            The support of my awards had significantly contributed to the enhancement of my education to achieve my dream.  My first steps toward improving my education took place in fall of 2005.  That point in time was a difficult one; my marriage of 17 years was ending.  The realization of returning to the workplace was frightening because I required additional education for a career to sustain my family.  The decision to return to school was difficult for me to make.

            My college life has been an intricate and astonishing experience.  The many years that have passed since I waspresent in a classroom were not the only current challenge; in addition, my status included the position of a single parent.  The juggling of schedules was a combination of my son’s school, his homework, and his extracurricular activities; as well as, my college classes schedule, my homework, and my part-time work.  The arranging and rearranging of plans was a habit I knew at the beginning of each semester.  At times, I had family and friends: who lent a hand when they were available.  Many times, I had to depend on a sitter.  In this type of situation, my grants aided greatly for a student/single mother with limited cash, over and above, the expenditure of schoolbooks and classes. 

            As a full-time student, part-time worker, and full-time mother: life was bursting at the seams.  The contribution of the grants played an enormous role towards school, finances, and to my objective.  I am deeply grateful to my sponsors; for without there support, I would not be able to accomplish my dream, or have this experience in my life.  As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.”  The extended knowledge that I have gained from attending Del Mar College, and due to the support of my sponsors, has built my conviction that dreams do come true.  I will cherish this experience forever.